Signed manuscript document / muster rolls on two pieces of vellum, the second having been previously attached to the first to extend the number of spaces available for Volunteers. From Captain William Swain (1781 - 1846), the document reads "Third Reg. N.Y. State Artillery - We the Subscribers do Voluntarily enrol (sp) ourselves in the Company of the Said Regiment under the Command of William Swaim ((the subject of the portait from lot 1 of this sale)) and do pledge Ourselves to obey him and others our Superior Officers to Conform to the Laws of the said State and the Bye (sp) Laws of the said Company." This is followed by a table with three columns for Names, Residence and Remarks. The first to sign is William Swain followed by his first Lieutenant and dated January 16th 1812. The volunteer roll of enlistment dates continue until 1814, and include 49 signatures in total. From the Francis Hopkinson Family Archives